Bethel, Vermont

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Population in 2010: 2,030.
Population change since 2000: +3.2%
 
Males: 1,003  (49.4%)
Females: 1,027  (50.6%)
Median resident age:

43.2 years
Vermont median age:

45.8 years

Zip codes: 05032.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $58,292 (it was $34,141 in 2000)
Bethel:

$58,292
VT:

$73,991

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $34,395 (it was $17,577 in 2000)

Bethel town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $234,958 (it was $94,300 in 2000)
Bethel:

$234,958
VT:

$304,700

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $358,264; detached houses: $381,996; townhouses or other attached units: $340,107; in 2-unit structures: $283,645; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $498,076; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $190,965; mobile homes: $75,013
March 2022 cost of living index in Bethel: 97.2 (near average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Bethel, VT (2010)
    • 1,95196.1%White alone
    • 402.0%Two or more races
    • 150.7%Hispanic
    • 120.6%Black alone
    • 80.4%Asian alone
    • 30.1%American Indian alone
    • 10.05%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Bethel detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Vermont and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Bethel, Vermont as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bethel is 1,015 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: English (21.3%), Irish (12.8%), French (10.7%), United States (8.9%), German (8.5%), Scottish (7.1%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 543 feet

Land area: 45.3 square miles.

Population density: 45 people per square mile   (very low).

Bethel, Vermont map

50 residents are foreign born (1.2% Europe, 0.6% North America, 0.5% Asia).

This town:

2.5%
Vermont:

3.8%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Bethel town:

1.9% ($1,779)
Vermont:

2.0% ($2,196)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Manchester, NH (84.4 miles , pop. 107,006).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (131.5 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (216.6 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Royalton, VT (2.3 miles ),
South Royalton, VT (2.5 miles ),
Randolph, VT (2.6 miles ),
Stockbridge, VT (2.7 miles ),
Barnard, VT (2.8 miles ),
Rochester, VT (2.9 miles ),
Braintree, VT (2.9 miles ),
Tunbridge, VT (3.0 miles )

Latitude: 43.84 N, Longitude: 72.65 W

Area code: 802

Distribution of median household income in Bethel, VT in 2022
Bethel satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 2 buildings, average cost: $279,200
  • 2020: 1 building, cost: $183,700
  • 2018: 2 buildings, average cost: $162,500
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $162,500
  • 2016: 2 buildings, average cost: $162,500
  • 2015: 3 buildings, average cost: $226,800
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $211,200
  • 2013: 6 buildings, average cost: $193,300
  • 2012: 2 buildings, average cost: $184,000
  • 2011: 6 buildings, average cost: $165,900
  • 2010: 8 buildings, average cost: $165,900
  • 2009: 4 buildings, average cost: $178,900
  • 2008: 4 buildings, average cost: $182,400
  • 2007: 8 buildings, average cost: $181,200
  • 2006: 15 buildings, average cost: $171,000
  • 2004: 11 buildings, average cost: $139,600
  • 2003: 9 buildings, average cost: $132,600
  • 2002: 7 buildings, average cost: $130,700
  • 2001: 5 buildings, average cost: $121,400
  • 2000: 5 buildings, average cost: $118,000
  • 1999: 7 buildings, average cost: $109,200
  • 1998: 6 buildings, average cost: $98,400
  • 1997: 2 buildings, average cost: $87,500
Number of permits per 10,000 Bethel, VT residents
Average permit cost in Bethel, VT
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.3%
Vermont:

2.0%
Unemployment by year
Population change in the 1990s: +123 (+6.7%).
Most common industries in Bethel, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (10.6%)
  • Health care (8.2%)
  • Construction (7.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.3%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (4.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.5%)
  • Health care (5.3%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (4.7%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.7%)
  • Educational services (4.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.5%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (17.2%)
  • Health care (11.4%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.0%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.2%)
  • Social assistance (4.3%)
Most common occupations in Bethel, VT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.4%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (3.4%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.3%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (3.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Carpenters (5.1%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (5.4%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.9%)
  • Cashiers (4.5%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)

Average climate in Bethel, Vermont

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 59.9. This is better than average.

City:

59.9
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2022 was 0.251. This is about average. Closest monitor was 23.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.251
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 6.51. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 23.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.51
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2022 was 0.299. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 23.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.299
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 24.4. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 20.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

24.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.35. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 22.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.35
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Bethel-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Vermont state average. It is 76% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/11/1966, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 29.3 miles away from the Bethel town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 8/20/1968, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 52.1 miles away from the town center injured one person and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bethel-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Vermont state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 69.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 84.9 miles away from Bethel center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 69.3 miles away from the city center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 57.5 miles away from the city center
On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi) earthquake occurred 100.9 miles away from Bethel center
On 6/16/1995 at 12:13:11, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 47.5 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Windsor County (20) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 13, Tropical Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bethel topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bethel:

  • GIFFORD MEDICAL CENTER Critical Access Hospitals (about 6 miles away; RANDOLPH, VT)
  • MENIG EXTENDED CARE (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; RANDOLPH, VT)
  • GIFFORD ELDERLY CARE INC (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; RANDOLPH, VT)

Amtrak stations near Bethel:

  • 6 miles: RANDOLPH (DEPOT SQ.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, public transit connection.
  • 15 miles: KILLINGTON (RTE 4) - Seasonal Bus Station . Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, snack bar, free short-term parking, call for car rental service, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bethel:

  • Dartmouth College (about 21 miles; Hanover, NH; Full-time enrollment: 6,030)
  • Norwich University (about 21 miles; Northfield, VT; FT enrollment: 4,221)
  • Middlebury College (about 29 miles; Middlebury, VT; FT enrollment: 3,077)
  • Castleton State College (about 32 miles; Castleton, VT; FT enrollment: 2,079)
  • Plymouth State University (about 49 miles; Plymouth, NH; FT enrollment: 4,838)
  • Champlain College (about 52 miles; Burlington, VT; FT enrollment: 2,623)
  • Saint Michael's College (about 52 miles; Colchester, VT; FT enrollment: 2,336)

Public high school in Bethel:

Public elementary/middle school in Bethel:

See full list of schools located in Bethel

Library in Bethel:

  • BETHEL PUBLIC (Operating income: $32,761; Location: 106 MAIN ST.; 2,965 books; 564 audio materials; 1,023 video materials; 48 state licensed databases; 34 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Bethel Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

River: Third Branch White River (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Park in Bethel: Bethel Village Historic District (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Kirk White - Writer, Stephen Thomas - Army Medal of Honor recipient, Pat Putnam - Baseball player, Harry Burrell (baseball) - Baseball player.

Windsor County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Bethel and their reported violations in the past:

BETHEL WATER DEPT (Address: 134 SOUTH MAIN ST , Population served: 915, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-23-2011), St Public Notif requested (DEC-29-2011), St Tech Assistance Visit (DEC-29-2011), St Boil Water Order (DEC-29-2011), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-29-2011)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (JUL-06-2007), St Public Notif requested (JUL-13-2007), St Tech Assistance Visit (JUL-13-2007), St Boil Water Order (JUL-13-2007), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-13-2007), St Compliance achieved (AUG-09-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
TOZIERS RESTAURANT (Address: 2678 RIVER ST , Population served: 120, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (JAN-14-2011), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-14-2011), St Public Notif requested (JAN-14-2011), St Boil Water Order (JAN-14-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAY-10-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (JUL-18-2007), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-18-2007), St Boil Water Order (JUL-18-2007), St Public Notif requested (JUL-18-2007), St Public Notif received (JUL-26-2007), St Compliance achieved (AUG-09-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Boil Water Order (DEC-02-2005), St Public Notif requested (DEC-02-2005), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-02-2005), St Tech Assistance Visit (DEC-02-2005), St Public Notif received (DEC-09-2005), St Compliance achieved (AUG-09-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JUL-2005 and SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-20-2005), St Boil Water Order (OCT-20-2005), St Tech Assistance Visit (OCT-20-2005), St Public Notif requested (OCT-20-2005), St Public Notif received (NOV-02-2005), St Compliance achieved (AUG-09-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between JUL-2010 and SEP-2010, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-02-2010), St Formal NOV issued (NOV-02-2010), St Public Notif received (NOV-18-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAY-10-2012)
  • 5 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
VERMONT CASTINGS FOUNDRY WATER SYSTEM (Address: 62 VERMONT CASTINGS ROAD , Population served: 110, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2003, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-09-2003), St Formal NOV issued (SEP-09-2003), St Public Notif received (SEP-22-2003), St Compliance achieved (MAR-17-2011)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
PEPPINOS RISTORANTE ITALIANO (Address: 347 N MAIN ST , Population served: 88, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 13 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
GW PLASTICS INC (Address: 239 PLEASANT ST , Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (JAN-11-2010), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-11-2010), St Public Notif requested (JAN-11-2010), St Boil Water Order (JAN-11-2010), St Compliance achieved (NOV-22-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Tech Assistance Visit (AUG-26-2009), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-26-2009), St Public Notif requested (AUG-26-2009), St Boil Water Order (AUG-26-2009), St Compliance achieved (NOV-22-2010)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
CREEK HOUSE (Address: 1837 RIVER ST , Population served: 41, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (OCT-02-2007), St Public Notif requested (OCT-02-2007), St Compliance achieved (SEP-25-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In DEC-31-2013, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (JAN-17-2014), St Public Notif requested (JAN-17-2014)
  • 3 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Vermont:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

64.9%
Whole state:

62.5%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

10.7%
Whole state:

9.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

10.6%
Whole state:

9.4%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

5.4%
Whole state:

3.6%
2 people in unknown juvenile institutions in 2000

Banks with branches in Bethel (2011 data):

  • Mascoma Savings Bank: Bethel Branch at 37 Main Street, branch established on 1933/08/23. Info updated 2011/07/21: Bank assets: $990.7 mil, Deposits: $719.7 mil, headquarters in Lebanon, NH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 18 total offices
  • Northfield Savings Bank: Bethel/Royalton Branch at Rd1 Route 107, branch established on 1996/11/12. Info updated 2007/04/25: Bank assets: $685.8 mil, Deposits: $511.0 mil, headquarters in Northfield, VT, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 13 total offices, Holding Company: Northfield Mhc

For population 15 years and over in Bethel:

Marital status in Bethel, VT
  • Never married: 22.6%
  • Now married: 59.1%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 6.5%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

For population 25 years and over in Bethel:

  • High school or higher: 85.6%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 24.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.3%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.5 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

10.9
Vermont average:

11.7

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bethel, VT (based on Windsor County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic6,48510
Mainline Protestant4,70045
Other1,96417
Evangelical Protestant1,75021
Orthodox551
None41,716-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 28
Windsor County:

4.93 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

3.84 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
Windsor County:

1.23 / 10,000 pop.
Vermont:

1.95 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 45
Windsor County:

7.93 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.40 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 85
Here:

14.97 / 10,000 pop.
State:

11.52 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.1%
Vermont:

6.8%
Adult obesity rate:
Windsor County:

22.8%
Vermont:

22.3%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

9.7%
State:

13.3%

Businesses in Bethel, VT

  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 3
  • Rite Aid: 1
  • UPS: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Bethel:

  • WWWT (1320 AM; 1 kW; RANDOLPH, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WDEV (550 AM; 5 kW; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WSYB (1380 AM; 5 kW; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCHP (760 AM; 35 kW; CHAMPLAIN, NY; Owner: CHAMPLAIN RADIO, INC.)
  • WGY (810 AM; 50 kW; SCHENECTADY, NY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WNTK (1020 AM; 10 kW; NEWPORT, NH; Owner: KOOR COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTWN (1100 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WELLS RIVER, VT; Owner: PUFFER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WPTR (1540 AM; 50 kW; ALBANY, NY; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WICY (1490 AM; 50 kW; MALONE, NY; Owner: CARTIER COMMUNICATIONS INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bethel:

  • WEBK (105.3 FM; KILLINGTON, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WJJR (98.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZRT (97.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WGLV (91.7 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES INC)
  • WHDQ-FM1 (106.1 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WJEN (94.5 FM; RUTLAND, VT; Owner: 6 JOHNSON ROAD LICENSES, INC.)
  • WDEV-FM (96.1 FM; WARREN, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT, INC.)
  • WCVR-FM (102.1 FM; RANDOLPH, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WVPR (89.5 FM; WINDSOR, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WRJT (103.1 FM; ROYALTON, VT; Owner: LISBON COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEXP (101.5 FM; BRANDON, VT; Owner: VOX VERMONT, L.L.C.)
  • WHDQ (106.1 FM; CLAREMONT, NH; Owner: GREAT NORTHERN RADIO, L.L.C.)
  • WCVT (101.7 FM; STOWE, VT; Owner: RADIO VERMONT CLASSICS, L.L.C.)
  • WEVH (91.3 FM; HANOVER, NH; Owner: NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC RADIO INC)
  • WVPS (107.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: VERMONT PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WEZF (92.9 FM; BURLINGTON, VT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WLKC (103.3 FM; WATERBURY, VT; Owner: RADIO BROADCASTING SERVICES, INC.)
  • WNCS (104.7 FM; MONTPELIER, VT; Owner: MONTPELIER BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WMXR (93.9 FM; WOODSTOCK, VT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Bethel:

  • W15BK (Channel 15; HANOVER, NH; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE)
  • Bethel, Vermont
  • Fatal accident count21
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents26
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons:12
  • Fatalities24
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents40
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents1
  • Vermont average
  • Fatal accident count1404
  • Vehicles involved in fatal accidents1936
  • Fatal accidents involving drunk persons632
  • Fatalities1583
  • Persons involved in fatal accidents3511
  • Pedestrians involved in fatal accidents61
See more detailed statistics of Bethel fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 25Number of bridges
  • 226ft / 68.5mTotal length
  • $16,920,000Total costs
  • 41,255Total average daily traffic
  • 3,922Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Bethel, VT - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 31920-1929
  • 21930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 21960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 22000-2009
  • 42010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bethel, VT

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Cvps Building (Lat: 43.824167 Lon: -72.598611), Type: Bant, Structure height: 9.1 m, Overall height: 12.2 m, Call Sign: WNZE788,
    Assigned Frequencies: 157.740 MHz, Grant Date: 11/06/2018, Expiration Date: 12/13/2028, Certifier: Stephan Suker, Registrant: Cara Enterprises, Inc, Las Vegas, NV 89140-0124, Phone: (702) 838-9728, Fax: (702) 363-4607, Email:


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • Rt 107 State Police Office (Lat: 43.823389 Lon: -72.604000), Call Sign: KSU629,
    Assigned Frequencies: 460.500 MHz, Grant Date: 09/12/2015, Expiration Date: 11/26/2025, Registrant: State Of Vermont, 45 State Drive, Watterbury, VT 05671, Phone: (802) 229-0882, Fax: (802) 241-5557, Email:

  • Rt 107 State Police Office (Lat: 43.823389 Lon: -72.604000), Call Sign: WGW37,
    Assigned Frequencies: 465.025 MHz, Grant Date: 09/12/2015, Expiration Date: 11/21/2025, Registrant: State Of Vermont, 45 State Drive, Watterbury, VT 05671, Phone: (802) 229-0882, Fax: (802) 241-5557, Email:

  • Freight Ofc Main St (Lat: 43.832000 Lon: -72.632611), Type: Pole, Structure height: 11 m, Overall height: 17 m, Call Sign: KZF896,
    Assigned Frequencies: 160.935 MHz, 161.040 MHz, 161.205 MHz, 161.415 MHz, 160.770 MHz, Grant Date: 06/23/2014, Expiration Date: 07/21/2024, Certifier: Michael T Brigham, Registrant: Buffalo & Pittsburgh Railroad, 201 North Penn Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767, Phone: (814) 938-1513, Fax: (814) 938-9372, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

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  • Barnard-01, 1186 Tower Road (Lat: 43.746444 Lon: -72.598333), Type: Mast, Structure height: 30.5 m, Overall height: 33.5 m, Call Sign: WQUR477,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, 11225.0 MHz, 11265.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/18/2014, Expiration Date: 09/18/2024, Certifier: Fran Stocker, Registrant: Radyn, Inc, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Bethel)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

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  • DEAN ROBERT DBA, Po Box 72, Bethel, VT 05032
    Certificate: D000519 (Individual), Certificate Issue Date: 05/15/2020, Expiration Date: 05/14/2021

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-18-150 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 97 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 1938A, N1938A, N-1938A, Serial Number: 18-1772, Year manufactured: 1952, Airworthiness Date: 10/07/2019, Certificate Issue Date: 01/07/2020
    Registrant (Individual): David R Lenart, 762 Old Route 12, Bethel, VT 05032
  • Aircraft: GREAT LAKES 2T-1A-2 (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 78 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 707GL, N707GL, N-707GL, Serial Number: 0729, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 05/19/1976, Certificate Issue Date: 08/30/1983
    Registrant (Individual): Robert M Dean, 1 Main Box 2, Bethel, VT 05032
  • Aircraft: LONG ROBERT B SKYLITE (Category: Land, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 459RL, N459RL, N-459RL, Serial Number: 001, Certificate Issue Date: 11/04/2011
    Registrant (Individual): Robert B Long, 498 Gay Hill Rd, Bethel, VT 05032
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 01/05/2018

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 8. The highest number of fires - 22 took place in 2016, and the least - 1 in 2003. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Bethel, VT When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (59.6%), and Outside Fires (24.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Bethel, VT
    • 8159.6%Structure Fires
    • 3324.3%Outside Fires
    • 1712.5%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 53.7%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Bethel, VT
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bethel, VT
  • 64.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 21.1%Wood
  • 13.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.7%Electricity
  • 0.3%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bethel, VT
  • 72.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 17.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 6.4%Wood
  • 1.7%Utility gas
  • 1.7%Electricity
  • 0.4%Other fuel


Bethel compared to Vermont state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
There are 6 pilots and 3 other airmen in this city.
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  • Richard R. Gray, Jr. (1)
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Total of 14 patent applications in 2008-2024.